Photo courtesy of Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC - Pen Argyl
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Dec 15, 1934 – Sep 30, 2021 (Age 86)
Kay J. Stocker, 86, of Pen Argyl, passed away, Thursday, September 30, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem. She was the wife of Charles A. Stocker, they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary, September 17, 2021.
Born in Wind Gap, December 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Alice (Dennis) Smale.
Kay was employed as the bookkeeper for 25 years for Bangor Blouse and ended her career at Fashions by Danielle before retiring in 1997.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Pen Argyl and the former Zion Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir at Zion Methodist Church and taught Sunday School at both Zion and Grace United Methodist Church.
She was also a member of the Pen Argyl Women’s Club, UNITE and was a Brownie Leader.
Kay was a 1952 graduate of Pen Argyl Area High School and was a faithful supporter of Pen Argyl Football. She enjoyed playing tennis, walking, line dancing, having lunch with her former classmates and co-workers and Saturday morning coffee with her friends.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Kris A. Baker and her husband David of Wind Gap, three grandchildren, Randi Lynn Fulmer and her husband Robert, Bryn Timlin and her husband Robert and Sydney Baker and her fiancé Adam Wujcik, three great grandchildren, Raelynn and Robert Fulmer and Remy Timlin, nieces and nephews and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Sweet and two brothers, Russell and James Smale.
Funeral Services will be held, Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 11 AM at Grace United Methodist Church, 404 E. Mountain Avenue, Pen Argyl. There will be a viewing beginning at 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM, Thursday at the church. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pen Argyl. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, Pen Argyl is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered in Kay’s name to Grace United Methodist Church, 404 E. Mountain Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our prayers
Jane and Mike Lucrezi
October 06, 2021
Dear Kris and family, I´m so sorry to hear of the loss of Aunt Kay. She was always smiling, laughing, warm and kind. I have so many nice memories of her kindness throughout my childhood-she was safe and sweet Sending love and comfort to you all in this time of grief
Marissa Smale
October 06, 2021
Kris and Family, My sympathies and prayers to you and your family. Tracy Woodall
Tracy Woodall
October 03, 2021
Kris and Dave and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts for you at this difficult time.
brenda steinmetz
October 03, 2021 | Nazareth, PA
Kris, Dave, and all of Kay's family, we are so sorry to hear of her passing. She had a wonderful spirit and will be missed. We offer our sincerest condolences and prayers for comfort
Denise and Paul Katinis
October 03, 2021
Charles & family, I am so very sorry to hear about Kay, a friend just told me. May god bless you & your family.
Sandra Smale
October 02, 2021 | Beckley, WV | Family
Kris, Dave and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. She was such a sweet lady and always enjoyed our conversations in church. May your cherished memories give you comfort and peace.
Terry and Bonnie Wagner
October 02, 2021
Rob, Randi, and the entire family, we are Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. She was definitely a light to the party. She will be missed but not forgotten. May you always find comfort in her memories
Amy Keosian
October 02, 2021
Kris and Family. We were so sorry to hear about Kay's death. I know she had great faith in God. She is now with her Lord. Condolences to all of you
David & Louise Edelman
October 02, 2021 | Wind Gap, PA | Acquaintance
